2023's "zombie fires" in Canada reveal ongoing fire season due to climate change, following C$1bn damages and double annual Canadian carbon output from previous wildfires.
2023's "zombie fires" in Canada, burning beneath snow, demonstrate an ongoing fire season due to climate change. Last year's wildfires caused C$1bn in damages and emitted double the annual Canadian carbon output. 71% of Canada is abnormally dry, with temperatures up to 5C warmer than average. Governments and businesses are adapting, with British Columbia increasing forest burns and companies mitigating fire risks.
March 31, 2024
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